Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Ngaanyatjarraku (S), accounting for 27.1% (273 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 8 or Below, which decreased by 166 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Ngaanyatjarraku (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Ngaanyatjarraku (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ngaanyatjarraku (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
120
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
120
11.9%
-12.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
98
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
98
9.7%
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
273
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
273
27.1%
+14.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
139
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
139
13.8%
+8.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
197
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
197
19.5%
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
24
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
24
2.4%
+1.7pp
Not Stated
2021 count
157
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-17.1pp
157
15.6%
-17.1pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-166
-12.1pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-26
-0.7pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+125
+14.7pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+75
+8.4pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+25
+5.1pp
Did Not Go To School
+16
+1.7pp
Not Stated
-232
-17.1pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Ngaanyatjarraku (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 120 | 11.9% | 3.2% | 286 | 24.0% | 3.9% | -166 | -12.1pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 98 | 9.7% | 4.6% | 124 | 10.4% | 5.0% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 273 | 27.1% | 25.4% | 148 | 12.4% | 26.3% | +125 | +14.7pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 139 | 13.8% | 11.1% | 64 | 5.4% | 11.4% | +75 | +8.4pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 197 | 19.5% | 43.3% | 172 | 14.4% | 39.9% | +25 | +5.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 24 | 2.4% | 0.5% | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +16 | +1.7pp |
| Not Stated | 157 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 389 | 32.7% | 13.2% | -232 | -17.1pp |
| Total | 1,008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -183 | 0.0pp |